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Terminal Sedation
Definition 1
The purposeful use of morphine, other opiates, or other pharmaceuticals at doses adequate to end life functions. (NCI Thesaurus)
Definition 2
An easy or painless death, or the intentional ending of the life of a person suffering from an incurable or painful disease at his or her request. (NCI Dictionary)
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